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This initiative supports LCOOU’s ongoing commitment to retaining Native American teachers by providing targeted professional development for those who serve Indigenous students.
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Blackfeet Community College Teacher Ed Focuses on Sovereignty
In 2017, Blackfeet Community College launched its 2+2 elementary education program to address the painful reality that Native children rarely saw Native teachers leading their classrooms.
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BMCC Awarded Grant to Expand Early Childhood Education
The Head Start Tribal Colleges and Universities Partnership Grant will enable Bay Mills Community College to expand capacity and support teachers in tribal Head Start programs.
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Current Trends in Teacher Education Programs at Tribal Colleges and Universities
Enrollment and completion data reveal that tribal college teacher education programs are producing graduates who are deeply rooted in their communities and well equipped to serve future generations.
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Linda Sue Warner on Teacher Education
The veteran educator, author, and TCU leader offers insights into the state of teacher education at tribal colleges. Play Audio
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Rooted in Community: Stories of Transformation Through Teacher Education
The College of Menominee Nation’s Teacher Education Department employs a culturally responsive model that is informed by the traditional Menominee clan framework and the wisdom of the elders.
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Building a Fluent Future: College of the Muscogee Nation’s Blueprint for Indigenous Language Reclamation
The Mvskoke Language Teaching Certificate Program harnesses the deep knowledge of first language speakers to prepare language educators who are revitalizing Mvskoke in schools, community centers, and Head Start programs.
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From Conformity to Creativity: Preparing Teachers to Foster Native Student Success
Historically, schools have stressed test scores and standardized curricula, which have failed Native children. To close achievement gaps, we must think critically and creatively.
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TMC’s Teacher Ed Program Celebrates 25 Years
Grounded in cultural relevance and academic rigor, the program at Turtle Mountain College was designed to address the unique needs of Indigenous students and communities.
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The 10 Most Popular TCJ Articles Published in 2016
Innovation and success stories lead the way in the past year.
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Actualizing the Seventh Generation Prophecy: A Case Study in Teacher Education at a Tribal College
The things we do and say today, we do not for ourselves. We do this for the children, grandchildren, and those yet to come.
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Struggle and Success: The State of Teacher Education at Tribal Colleges and Universities
Today, there are many challenges that teacher education programs at tribal colleges face, including enrollment, funding, accreditation, and licensure. But the incredible dedication and determination among TCU faculty and students will help them overcome these and other obstacles.
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From Wisconsin to Wyoming and Back Again: The Journey to a Bachelor’s Degree and Teacher Licensure
In an effort to produce homegrown educators, Wind River Tribal College forged an unlikely partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. In this memoir, the program director reminisces about some of the unexpected twists and turns that she and her students encountered.
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Working with Tribal Colleges to Strengthen the Native Teaching Workforce
There’s a teacher shortage in Indian Country, but Teach For America offers a venue for Native educators to give back to their tribal communities.
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The Trials of Teacher Education: A Conversation with Linda Sue Warner
Linda Sue Warner (Comanche) understands teacher education and leadership at all levels. Launching her career as an elementary school teacher, she went on to teach high school English and serve as a principal.
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FBC, FPCC, MSU Create New Teacher Program
Fort Belknap College (FBC, Harlem, MT) has created a new teacher education program, Nee-tha-hatsanak/ Wa’Uspe-Wicakiya. Classes will be offered via Vision Net videoconferencing in collaboration with Fort Peck Community College (FPCC) in Poplar,
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Interactive Special Ed Classes Offered at DKMC
Dull Knife Memorial College (DKMC) in Lame Deer, Mont., is working with Montana State University (MSU) in Billings to provide special education teacher training. A grant from the U.S.
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Supporting Special Education Teacher Training: The Alliance Project for Tribal Colleges
The Alliance Project for Tribal Colleges is designed to help tribal colleges access personnel preparation funds available in federal grant competitions each year and to develop special education teacher training programs on campus.
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Head Start Turns to Tribal Colleges for Professional Education
The federal government sees tribal colleges and universities as natural allies in its efforts to professionalize Head Start services.
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Teachers as Learners: Lessons from the classroom
A veteran educator encourages teachers to become learners themselves to support their students’ social and academic growth.
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11-2 Winter 1999 “Teacher Education” Resource Guide
There is a growing collection of good materials on teaching American Indian students, as well as materials useful for teachers integrating American Indian content into the curriculum.
